The Recipe for Success

By André Lachapelle


Someone has an idea.

He shares his idea.

With people of like mind.

The idea takes shape, moves, grows and takes on a life of its own.

The idea becomes an institution.

But, before that, it has to go through a major transformation where failure is lurking at every step.

How can you tell, on the way to reaching your goal, if you're on the right path or not?

Look for the following ingredients in the recipe for success:

The first ingredient - others like the idea and make it their own.  First sign that you're on the right road.

The second ingredient -  the hangers-on - those who hesitate on the sidelines, expecting you to fail. Then, all of a sudden, when the project starts shaping up, they realize that success is possible, that they were wrong and -  they decide to come along after all.

Finally, the third ingredient -  The "Great American Pessimistic Grumbler".  Quite a bird!
 
He never assumes an active role in a project - he's the ultimate hanger-on, but with attitude. While the hanger-on ends up by joining the team, the "Great American Pessimistic Grumbler" sticks firmly to the sidelines and criticizes everything he can to anyone who'll listen.  He'll always find something to grumble about, with no help from anyone and he'll turn a small incident into a major battle-ground.

Don't worry! When you start seeing "Great American Pessimistic Grumblers" hovering over your project - take it positively!

It's the final ingredient that shows you're ready for take-off and a sure sign of future success.



Translated by Pamela Gauvin